Scorzonera hispanica
Sp. Pl. 2: 791. 1753.
Common names: Black or Spanish salsify
Introduced
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Perennials. Leaf blades 120–400 × (1–)3–6 mm, margins entire (flat or undulate). Involucres 20–30 × 8–12+ mm. Phyllaries ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, glabrous. Cypselae 10–15(–20) mm; pappi 9–15(–20) mm. 2n = 14.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Jul.
Habitat: Disturbed sites
Elevation: 10–200 m
Distribution
Introduced; Calif., Europe.
Discussion
Scorzonera hispanica sometimes is used culinarily.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.